'You ART What You Eat' in Mint Hill

Mint Hill Arts, a nonprofit offering art classes and exhibits, will host a food truck festival in its parking lot 2-7 p.m. Oct. 12. It's a kickoff for its new exhibit, "You ART What You Eat," a gathering of work inspired by food. The exhibit runs through Oct. 31. The festival will also feature culinary demos and work by students from Johnson & Wales and Central Piedmont Community College, plus a sidewalk sale of local artwork, a children's drawing contest, live music and more. More info: minthillarts.org, 980-226-5532 or email info@minthillarts.org.